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Study Linguistics & Literature in Italy 🇮🇹

Italy offers 38 Linguistics & Literature programs across 21 universities. Tuition ranges from $2k–$2k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

38 Programs
21 Universities
$2k–$2k/yr Tuition

Why Italy for Linguistics & Literature?

Living Cost

$11,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (25) Master (7) PhD (6)

Top Universities for Linguistics & Literature in Italy

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Bolzano · National rank #1 · QS #643

Applied Linguistics · Master Linguistics and Cultural Studies · PhD
University of Milan

Milan · National rank #2 · QS #276

History · Bachelor Philosophy · Bachelor Literary Studies · Master
University of Naples Federico II

Naples · National rank #3 · QS #379

Philosophy · Bachelor
University of Pisa

Pisa · National rank #4 · QS #343

History · Master Philosophy · Bachelor
University of Turin

Turin · National rank #5 · QS #408

Philosophy · Master History · Master
University of Florence

Florence · National rank #7 · QS #404

Philosophy · Bachelor
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Milan · National rank #11 · QS #409

Philosophy · Bachelor PhD in Linguistic Sciences · PhD PhD in History · PhD
University of Parma

Parma · National rank #14 · QS #1001

History · Bachelor Modern Languages and Cultures · Bachelor Philosophy · Bachelor
University of Bari

Bari · National rank #16 · QS #801

Philosophy · Bachelor Foreign Languages and Literatures · Bachelor History · Bachelor
University of Catania

Catania · National rank #17 · QS #851

Foreign Languages and Literatures · Bachelor
University of Siena

Siena · National rank #18 · QS #607

History and Cultural Heritage · Bachelor Language and Intercultural Communication · Master
University of Verona

Verona · National rank #23 · QS #851

Foreign Languages and Literatures · Bachelor Philosophy · Bachelor
University of Roma Tre

Rome · National rank #29 · QS #901

History · Bachelor
University of Eastern Piedmont

Alessandria · National rank #35

Modern Languages and Cultures · Bachelor History and Cultural Heritage · Bachelor
University of Urbino

Urbino · National rank #42 · QS #1201

Foreign Languages and Cultures · Bachelor
University of Urbino Carlo Bo

Urbino · National rank #42 · QS #1201

Foreign Languages and Literatures · Bachelor History · Bachelor PhD in History and Cultural Heritage · PhD
University of Chieti-Pescara

Chieti · National rank #46 · QS #1001

Modern Languages and Literatures · Bachelor
University of Bergamo

Bergamo · National rank #50 · QS #1401

History · Bachelor Philosophy · Bachelor
University of Tuscia

Viterbo · National rank #52 · QS #851

PhD in History, Cultures and Heritage · PhD
University of Molise

Campobasso · National rank #56

History and Cultural Heritage · Master

All Programs

Philosophy

University of Turin

Master

History

University of Turin

Master

Philosophy

University of Naples Federico II

Bachelor

Foreign Languages and Literatures

University of Catania

Bachelor

History

University of Bergamo

Bachelor

History and Cultural Heritage

University of Siena

Bachelor

Language and Intercultural Communication

University of Siena

Master

Philosophy

University of Bergamo

Bachelor

Philosophy

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Bachelor

PhD in Linguistic Sciences

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

PhD

History

University of Roma Tre

Bachelor

PhD in History

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

PhD

Philosophy

University of Florence

Bachelor

Philosophy

University of Bari

Bachelor

Foreign Languages and Literatures

University of Bari

Bachelor

History

University of Bari

Bachelor

Foreign Languages and Literatures

University of Verona

Bachelor

Philosophy

University of Verona

Bachelor

Modern Languages and Cultures

University of Eastern Piedmont

Bachelor

History and Cultural Heritage

University of Eastern Piedmont

Bachelor

Applied Linguistics

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Master

Linguistics and Cultural Studies

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

PhD

History

University of Parma

Bachelor

Modern Languages and Cultures

University of Parma

Bachelor

Philosophy

University of Parma

Bachelor

Foreign Languages and Cultures

University of Urbino

Bachelor

History and Cultural Heritage

University of Molise

Master

PhD in History, Cultures and Heritage

University of Tuscia

PhD

Historical Studies from the Middle Ages to the Contemporary Age

University of Teramo

PhD

History

University of Milan

Bachelor

Philosophy

University of Milan

Bachelor

Literary Studies

University of Milan

Master

Foreign Languages and Literatures

University of Urbino Carlo Bo

Bachelor

History

University of Urbino Carlo Bo

Bachelor

PhD in History and Cultural Heritage

University of Urbino Carlo Bo

PhD

History

University of Pisa

Master

Philosophy

University of Pisa

Bachelor

Modern Languages and Literatures

University of Chieti-Pescara

Bachelor

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Linguistics & Literature in Italy?
Tuition for Linguistics & Literature programs in Italy ranges from $2k–$2k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $11k.
What are the English language requirements for Linguistics & Literature in Italy?
English-taught Linguistics & Literature programs in Italy typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Linguistics & Literature programs are in Italy?
Abroadly lists 38 Linguistics & Literature programs at 21 universities across Italy. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is Italy a good country for Linguistics & Literature students?
Italy is a strong choice for Linguistics & Literature with 21 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Italian, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Linguistics & Literature in Italy?
In Italy, Linguistics & Literature programs are offered at: Master (7 programs), Bachelor (25 programs), PhD (6 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.